# Slack Print

> Print files uploaded to a Slack channel. Supports smart matching: multiple files, filename prefix/keyword filter, file type (pdf/image), and time range ("just now" = "last 5 minutes"). Trigger when the user says things like "print the file from Slack", "print the PDF I just sent to Slack", "print the Slack file", etc.

- Skill: `lord1egypt/slack-print` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add lord1egypt/slack-print`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/lord1egypt/slack-print/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: Lord1Egypt (https://skillmd.com/u/lord1egypt)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/lord1egypt/slack-print

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# Slack Print Skill

**Strict rules:**
- **Do not** use write/edit tools to create or modify any files
- **Do not** create Python scripts, test scripts, or any auxiliary files
- **Only** run existing shell scripts or `lp` commands via exec

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## Print Files from Slack

### Smart Matching: Interpret Intent → Set Variables → Call Script

| User says | Environment variables |
|-----------|----------------------|
| "Print the latest file" / "Print this file" | (default, no variables needed) |
| "Print the last two files" / "Print these two files" | `LIMIT=2` |
| "Print files starting with report" | `NAME_PREFIX=report` |
| "Print files with contract in the name" | `NAME_CONTAINS=contract` |
| "Print the PDF I just uploaded" / "Print the PDF from just now" | `MINUTES=5 FILE_TYPE=pdf` |
| "Print the last three files" | `LIMIT=3 MINUTES=10` |

**FILE_TYPE values**: `pdf` / `image` / `video` / `doc` / `file` (default — matches all)

### Invocation

```bash
# Default: print latest file
PRINTER=MyPrinter <SKILL_DIR>/slack_fetch_and_print.sh

# Print the latest 2 files
PRINTER=MyPrinter LIMIT=2 <SKILL_DIR>/slack_fetch_and_print.sh

# Print files whose name starts with "report"
PRINTER=MyPrinter NAME_PREFIX=report <SKILL_DIR>/slack_fetch_and_print.sh

# Print PDFs uploaded in the last 5 minutes
PRINTER=MyPrinter MINUTES=5 FILE_TYPE=pdf <SKILL_DIR>/slack_fetch_and_print.sh
```

Script prints `Sent to printer: <filename>` for each file on success.

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## Print Text Content Directly

```bash
echo "content to print" | lp -d <PrinterName>
```

Multi-line content:
```bash
cat > /tmp/openclaw_print.txt << 'EOF'
content
EOF
lp -d <PrinterName> /tmp/openclaw_print.txt
```

---

## List Available Printers

```bash
lpstat -a
```

## Check Print Queue

```bash
lpq -P <PrinterName>
```

## Cancel Print Jobs

```bash
cancel -a <PrinterName>
```

## Check Printer Status

```bash
lpstat -p <PrinterName>
```